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sour

adj.
A2 Elementary US //ˈsaʊɝ// UK //sˈaʊə// sour

adj. having a sharp taste like a lemon or vinegar. It is the opposite of sweet.

adj. having an acid or tart taste, typically characteristic of citrus fruits or fermented substances.


SIMPLE

The milk smells sour because it is old.

CONTEXTUAL

She added a little sugar to the dressing because the lemon juice was too sour for her guests.

COMPLEX

The fermentation process gives the sourdough bread its characteristic tangy flavor, which contrasts sharply with the mildness of the butter.

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Commonly used to describe food and drink, but can also describe a person's mood or a situation that has gone wrong.

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